EURAXESS ASEAN 2019 3rd Quarter
Dear Colleagues,
Welcome to the third edition of the EURAXESS ASEAN quarterly newsletter 2019.
A new EU-Singapore initiative will encourage top Singaporean scientists to join research teams funded by the European Research Council (ERC). This agreement with the National Research Foundation Singapore (NRF) is the fourteenth international agreement of its kind. It forms part of the ERC’s global outreach strategy, which aims to make Europe a hub for research talent. Read all about this new development in our Briefing.
In September, 408 early-career researchers have been awarded European Research Council grants in this year’s first completed ERC call for proposals. The highly-coveted funding will help individual scientists and scholars to build their own teams and conduct pioneering research across all disciplines. The grants, worth in total €621 million, are part of the EU’ Research and Innovation programme, Horizon 2020. This edition’s Hot Topic features an interview with one of the recipients, Dr Nicholas Kurinawan, who hails from Indonesia and now carries out research at the University of Eindhoven in the Netherlands.
We hope you enjoy reading our newsletter, and welcome your feedback.
Your EURAXESS ASEAN team
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Contents
1 BRIEFING: European Research Council (ERC) and National Research Foundation (NRF) of Singapore sign Implementing Arrangement ............................... 3
2 IN FOCUS: EURAXESS Prize Winners 2019 getting ready to meet research peers in Europe ................... 6
3 HOT TOPIC: Interview with ERC Starting Grant Winner Dr Nicholas Kurinawan ............................... 11
4 EURAXESS Countries in Profile – Malta ................. 14
5 In Case You Missed IT… ........................................ 18
6 About us ................................................................. 19
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1 BRIEFING: New opportunities for Singaporean top talent to join European Research Council teams in Europe
A new EU-Singapore initiative will encourage top
Singaporean scientists to join research teams
funded by the European Research Council (ERC).
This agreement with the National Research
Foundation Singapore (NRF) is the fourteenth
international agreement of its kind. It forms part of
the ERC’s global outreach strategy, which aims to
make Europe a hub for research talent.
The initiative, officially called an Implementing Arrangement, was signed by the
European Commission's Director General for Research and Innovation, Jean-
Eric Paquet, and the CEO of the NRF, Prof. Low Teck Seng, in the presence of
ERC President Prof. Jean-Pierre Bourguignon and Singapore’s Permanent
Secretary for National Research and Development and Chairman of the Agency
for Science, Technology and Research, Ms Chan Lai Fung. This signing took
place on 6 October on the margins of the Science and Technology in Society
Forum in Kyoto, Japan. The new scheme aims to encourage high-caliber
researchers supported by the NRF to make research visits to Europe, where
they will temporarily work in ERC-funded teams.
Director-General Jean-Eric Paquet said: “Cutting-edge research holds the key
to a better future for citizens in Europe and beyond, and global scientific
cooperation is essential here. That is why I welcome this new initiative with
Singapore, which hosts much scientific talent. It is a win-win for both sides as it
will encourage further collaboration.”
The CEO of NRF Prof. Low Teck Seng said: “NRF welcomes the new visiting
researcher collaborative scheme with the European Research Council. This
initiative will facilitate exchange of ideas and research experiences among top
research talent and benefit research efforts of both Singapore and the EU. We
look forward to fostering deeper connections among research communities from
both sides through the research visits by Singapore-based researchers and to
catalyse opportunities for top ERC-funded researchers to spend time with their
Singapore-based collaborators.”
ERC President Bourguignon said: “International scientific collaboration is
fundamental to push the frontiers of knowledge together. Since its inception in
2007, the ERC has launched a string of agreements of this kind with funders
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around the globe that are R&I leaders. I am very pleased to see this new
scheme to encourage Singapore-based researchers to join ERC teams. It both
reflects the quality of research talent based in Singapore and confirms the
ERC’s and Europe’s openness to the world and attractiveness to top scientists.”
Also present at the signing ceremony were amongst others Dr Subra Suresh,
President of Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and
signatory of the very first agreement of this kind between the ERC and the US
National Science Foundation (2012), as well as Prof. Tan Eng Chye, President
of the National University of Singapore.
Before the signing ceremony in Kyoto, the ERC
President visited Singapore on 3 to 4 October to
meet NRF leaders and to raise awareness of
ERC funding opportunities in Europe through
events organised by EURAXESS ASEAN. This
included a roundtable hosted by the EU
Ambassador to Singapore, Barbara Plinkert,
which enabled an in-depth exchange with
Ambassadors to Singapore of EU Member
States and the Presidents of e.g. NTU and NUS on the importance of
international cooperation and mobility in science and technology.
The ERC offers long-term grants in Europe to excellent scientists of any
nationality and in any field. To date, nine Singaporean researchers based in
Europe have been awarded ERC grants, of which all are early- to mid-career
researchers. This is the highest number of all ASEAN countries.
Background
The European Research Council, set up by the European Union in 2007, is the
premier European funding organisation for excellent frontier research. Every
year, it selects and funds the very best, creative researchers of any nationality
and age, to run projects in Europe.
To date, the ERC has funded over 9,000 top researchers at various stages of
their careers. It offers four core grant schemes: Starting, Consolidator,
Advanced and Synergy Grants. As of 2019, ERC Synergy Grants are also open
to applicants based in host institutions outside Europe.
With grants open to talent of any nationality, the ERC aims to attract top
researchers from anywhere in the world to come to Europe and encourages
non-European scientists to join teams led by ERC grantees. Over 60,000
researchers and other professionals have been or are employed in ERC teams.
Estimates show that around 17% of team members, who can also be based
outside Europe, are non-European nationals.
The first initiative to encourage talent from outside Europe to temporarily work
with ERC grantee-led research teams was signed in 2012 with the USA
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(National Science Foundation, NSF). Such agreements, formally called
Implementing Arrangement, then followed with prestigious funding bodies in
Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, India, Japan, Korea, Mexico and
South Africa.
The ERC is led by an independent governing body, the Scientific Council. The
ERC President is Professor Jean-Pierre Bourguignon, whose mandate runs
until the end of 2019. The ERC has a budget of over €13 billion for the years
2014 to 2020, part of Horizon 2020, for which European Commissioner for
Research, Innovation and Science, Carlos Moedas, is responsible.
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2 IN FOCUS: EURAXESS Prize Winners 2019 getting ready to meet research peers in Europe
The EURAXESS Prize Winners 2019 have been selected! The five
researchers are the winners of this year’s Falling Walls Lab
competitions in their respective countries and institutions. The
EURAXESS Prize is part of EURAXESS ASEAN’s support of the
Falling Walls Lab competitions in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore,
Thailand, and Vietnam. The aim of the Falling Walls Lab is to
promote scientific and entrepreneurial vision and to initiate and
promote exchanges between young scientists and young
professionals across disciplines.
The EURAXESS Prize has a value of 600 Euros and offers the unique
opportunity for the awardee to visit a research lab or university in any of the 28
Member States of the European Union. The Prize serves as a career-
advancement bursary enabling the winners to expand their professional network
through linkages and future collaboration with their research peers in the
European Union.
EURAXESS ASEAN will be documenting the Europe trips of our winners on our
Facebook Page! Each of the five winners competed against other high-calibre
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participants who each had only three minutes to present their research projects,
ideas and initiatives to a multidisciplinary jury.
„The idea is actually an alternative way in capturing carbon dioxide (CO2) in
greenhouse gases. CO2 is the primary gas of greenhouse gases that drives
global warming and climate change which continue to rise every year. This has
cause snowmelts, rising sea levels, severe drought, extreme whether events
and others. The current technology in capturing CO2 in industry is by using
amine but it suffers several drawbacks such as it has high vapor pressure,
corrosive and it requires high energy input for regeneration. Hence, a new
solvent to replace this usage of amine is highly needed. A green salt called ionic
liquids (ILs) has been proposed as a new alternative in capturing CO2. ILs is a
salt in liquid form which compose entirely of cation and anion which can be
changed independently regarding the properties that we want. In my research,
we used amino acid as anion since it has amine functionality. Amine has high
reactivity with CO2 which would then increases the CO2 absorption. But some of
these ILs suffers the problem of having high viscosity which make handling
difficult. By polymerizing this ILs which is known as Amino Acid Polymerized
Ionic Liquids (AAPILs), this ILs turns to solid form which eases the handling.
The CO2 adsorption capacity for AAPILs also higher almost double than other
ILs and amine. This AAPILs also can be recycled more than 5 times with the
efficiency of 90% sorption capacity in the 5th sorption cycle. Now, this is the
perfect candidate in capturing CO2 to replace the usage of amine and would be
beneficial to the industry and to the environment.“
Falling Walls Lab AIMST (Malaysia) 2019
Dr Maisara Shahrom binti Raja Shahrom
Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS
'Breaking the Wall of OC2 Capture in
Greenhouse Gases‘
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“My innovative idea is to simplify the dam construction process to save time and
money. Using lightweight concrete modules that we’ve developed, we can build
a dam structure faster and cheaper. The design of the spillway is also unique
that will allow water flow and trigger more aeration which generate more oxygen
for downstream for the benefit of the river’s ecosystem. My research project is
unique and useful especially for construction projects in remote areas because
it can be done using manpower without heavy equipment. I’ve already started a
prototype in a weir and small dam structure, and I hope in the future it can be
implement on a much larger scale. Construction will be more effective and
efficient; in consequence, we can use the remaining time and budget that we
saved for other good things.”
„In the competition, I shared our approach to accelerate and de-risk vaccine
development, which leverages our team’s unique ability to uncover the changes
in molecular pathways that underlie our bodies’ responses to vaccines. Using
this platform, our team generated a safe, effective Zika vaccine candidate in just
six weeks, instead of months and years with the traditional process. […] I
strongly believe that this work is able to transform the vaccine industry, which
has been underfunded due to the stereotype that vaccine development is
Falling Walls Lab Jakarta
(Indonesia) 2019
Mr James Zulfan
“Breaking the Wall of
Damn Construction”
Falling Walls Lab Singapore
2019
Dr Poh Weijie
Duke-NUS Medical School
Breaking the Wall of
Lengthy, Costly Drug
Development
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lengthy, costly and risky. Even today, vaccine development still involves a high
degree of guesswork without proper understanding of the molecular changes.
Our approach is guided by the molecular changes in our body in response to
the Yellow Fever vaccine, a highly effective one-shot vaccine that confers life-
long protection. Not only are we able to speed up development, our vaccine
candidates are superior in the safety and efficacy aspects.
„Our innovative idea actually stems from a plant disease called bacterial wilt
disease that has affected many economical crops around the world such as
potato, tomato, chili, and tobacco. This disease is caused by bacteria. Recently
we found a virus that is capable of killing these specific bacteria. While the word
“virus” may sound alarming since it usually reminds us of infectious disease like
influenza or Ebola, these viruses are safe to human and only target the bad
bacteria. These viruses are extracted from natural soil, so they are safe to the
environment. We then further improved their strength so that they are even
more effective when used in eliminating bacteria.“
Falling Walls Lab Thailand 2019
Dr Udom Sae-Ueng
Thailand’s National Centre for Genetic
Engineering and Biotechnology
(BIOTEC)
‘Break the Wall of Pathogenic Bacteria’
Falling Walls Lab Vietnam 2019
Mr Nguyen Ngoc Khang
Breaking the Wall of Nitrogen Oxides
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“My idea is to introduce a novel catalyst in vehicles and industrial factories for
the treatment of nitrogen oxides (NOx), which are toxic air pollutants and cause
serious adverse effects all over the world. The unique structure of this catalyst
provides outstanding stability and activity for the reduction of nitrogen oxides in
exhaust gas thus “Breaking the Wall of Nitrogen Oxides”. The total amount of
nitrogen oxides (NOx) released worldwide is about 115 million tons per year
and is expected to increase rapidly due to the industrialization and growing
populations in many countries. These pollutants have detrimental effects on
both human health and the environment. In humans these pollutants affect
respiratory and lung function. NOx also plays a role in the formation of fine
particles (PM), leading to several negative health effects. NOx pollutants also
make vegetation more susceptible to disease and affect plant growth. In
addition, it also reacts with other pollutants to cause environmental damage.”
About Falling Walls Lab
The Falling Walls Lab is a unique competition that provides young students,
researchers and entrepreneurs a platform to present their innovative ideas,
research projects and social initiatives. The challenge is to present this in just
3 minutes in English!
The Falling Walls Lab was initiated on the 20th anniversary of the fall of the
Berlin wall. Inspired by this world-changing event on 9 November 1989, the
question of every Falling Walls gathering is “Which walls will fall next?”
Falling Walls Labs are part of the annual, internationally-renowned
conference for breakthroughs in science and society, the Falling Walls
Conference. It fosters discussion on research and innovation and promotes
the latest scientific findings among a broad audience from all parts of society.
International Falling Walls Labs are organised by academic institutions
throughout the world – many of those with the support of the EURAXESS
Worldwide team. The winners of each international Lab travel to the Falling
Walls Lab Finals in Berlin, which takes place every year on 8 November. At
the Berlin Lab, 100 innovators receive the opportunity to present their work in
front of a distinguished jury and attend the Falling Walls Conference on 9
November where they meet the world’s top scientists.
The FULL INTERVIEWS with our 5 EURAXESS Prize Winners 2019 can be
accessed at the EURAXESS ASEAN website.
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3 HOT TOPIC: Interview with ERC Starting Grant Winner Dr Nicholas Kurinawan
In early September, four hundred and eight early-career
researchers were awarded European Research Council grants in
this year’s first completed ERC call for proposals. The highly-
coveted funding will help individual scientists and scholars to build
their own teams and conduct pioneering research across all
disciplines. The grants, worth in total €621 million, are part of the
EU’s Research and Innovation programme, Horizon 2020.
The results of this grant competition show a greater diversity of
nationalities than ever before: researchers are from 51 different
countries of origin across the world.
These Starting Grants will help the selected scientists build their
own research teams, creating an estimated 2,500 jobs for
postdoctoral fellows, PhD students and other staff at the host
institutions.
Joining the ranks of this year’s awardees is Dr Nicholas Kurinawan,
a graduate of National University of Singapore and currently
Assistant Professor at the Department of Biomedical Engineering
at Eindhoven University of Technology in the Netherlands.
Nicholas was awarded the prestigious ERC Starting Grant for his
work on dissecting the dynamics of the physical interactions
between cells and the extracellular matrix. He and his team will
develop ways to mechanically manipulate cell behavior using
dynamic substrates and materials. EURAXESS ASEAN caught up
with Nicholas to find out more about him and his research.
Hello Nicholas! EURAXESS is an initiative that supports mobile
researchers. Can you share with us the different stops of your research
career so far?
I was born and raised in Indonesia. After completing high school, I moved to
Singapore for an undergraduate study at the National University of Singapore,
majoring in Mechanical Engineering and minoring in Physics. Then I stayed in
Singapore for a PhD at the NUS Graduate School for Integrative Sciences and
Engineering (NGS). In the PhD project, I developed multiscale characterization
tools, based on spectroscopy and micromechanics, to study cancer metastasis.
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For my postdoc, I wanted to enrich my knowledge on the behavior of
biopolymers inside (cytoskeleton) and outside the cell (extracellular matrix), so I
took up an offer from AMOLF, a physics-oriented institute in Amsterdam. Part of
this postdoc period was supported by a personal Marie Curie Fellowship, which
gave me a lot of independence to personally direct where my research was
going. In 2015, I became an assistant professor at the Department of
Biomedical Engineering of Eindhoven University of Technology. My current
research integrates what I know about the cell, cytoskeleton, and extracellular
matrix to understand cell response to biomaterials and to translate the insights
for new regenerative medicine approaches.
Your research career has taken you to different places across the world.
How has mobility helped you develop your career?
The most important benefit of mobility that I felt is the chance to experience a
variety of scientific settings. Different groups in different countries have different
ways of working, priorities, communication and leadership styles, publishing
strategies, etc. All of these are shaped by the context, such as local culture,
expectations, institutional responsibilities, and personalities. You only get
glimpses of these in normal research collaborations, but you have to be inside
the system for considerable periods to start to understand the underlying
reasons and rationales. In research you have to work with a lot of people
coming from various backgrounds, so understanding these can really help not
only career-wise but also in making personal connections with your colleagues.
You have just been awarded an ERC Starting Grant to work on a rather
fascinating topic. Can you tell us a little about it and what you are setting
out to achieve?
The basic premise is that cells are physical entities that have to physically
interact with their environment, be it the natural extracellular matrix,
biomaterials, or medical devices. Lately, there is a growing appreciation of
these physical interactions, and a lot of effort is being spent to examine the
effect of substrate structural and mechanical properties on various cell
behaviors. However, most of these studies are ‘static tests’, whereas it is known
that the extracellular matrix and biomaterials can dynamically alter their
properties. My project will address this gap by investigating the dynamic
physical interactions between cells and their environment, using a combination
of smart materials, cell manipulations, and computational modeling. The
outcome is expected to yield a novel toolset to spatiotemporally control cell–
materials interactions for directing tissue regeneration.
What encouraged you to apply for this specific grant?
The ERC Starting Grant specifically encourages high-risk-high-gain projects
that have the potential to revolutionize a scientific field. This is precisely the
nature of my research idea, which does not fully match the criteria of many
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other funding instruments. The amount of funding is large enough and flexible
enough to build a critical mass to make the idea happen, which is especially
useful for an early-career PI. Moreover, it is a highly prestigious grant that can
really help my career in the future.
What single piece of advice would you give young researchers beginning
their careers in ASEAN?
Find a niche. Find a subject that is uniquely your own, given your scientific
background and interests. This may mean staying away from ‘mainstream’ or
‘hot’ research fields, but it will not only prevent unnecessary head-on
competition with other, perhaps more established researchers, but also provide
interesting opportunities for collaborations in the future.
Thank you Nichoals and good luck with your project!
ERC Starting Grants
In Brief
Postdoctoral researchers of any nationality can strengthen their research independence by establishing
their own research team at a host institution (universities, research institutions, companies or
international organisations) in any of the EU member states or Horizon 2020 associated countries.
Who can apply?
Junior researchers who
• completed an excellent PhD, generally between 2 and 7 years ago
• are at the beginning of an independent research career and have already shown research
independence
• have a promising academic track record
• present a ground-breaking and ambitious research proposal
Further requirements
The host institution must employ the researcher for at least the duration of the project. Applicants must
provide a letter of commitment from the host institution.
Type and extent of funding
Funding of up to 1.5 million euros, in exceptional cases up to 2 million euros, to complete a research
project of the researcher’s choice. The researcher’s salary may also be (partly) paid out of these funds.
Duration
Up to 5 years.
Application
Applications must be submitted online by the researcher on behalf of the host institution through the
Funding & Tenders Portal. ERC Starting Grants are advertised once a year. The next application
deadline is 16 October 2019.
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4 EURAXESS Countries in Profile – Malta
Malta at a glance
The Republic of Malta is an island country situated right in the heart of the
Mediterranean Sea, yet close to the European mainland. With its rich history,
dating back to 5,000 BCE, Malta is often referred to as an open-air museum.
Along with its history and heritage, Malta offers 300 days of sunshine, sea-
sculpted shores, azure waters and delicious Mediterranean cuisine. The island’s
lifestyle is modern and welcoming, providing a good base for families. Malta has
excellent local and international public and private education, with all schools
teaching in English. English is one of the two official languages, along with
Maltese.
Malta is considered as one of the safest countries in the world, especially when
it comes to natural disasters and crime according to the 2018 edition of the
World Risk Report.
In recent years, Malta has experienced above average economic growth and
has been ranked as the fastest growing economy in the Eurozone for the first
half of 2018.
With efficient support features in place, the island is also an attractive place for
business. The government understands that a healthy private sector and an
overall pro-investment climate contributes to the country’s sustainable
development.
Moreover, Malta is on its route to becoming a leading innovation island. It has
made important strides in key technological areas by establishing the first
Research and Innovation
Landscape of Malta
[VIDEO]
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regulatory framework for Block Chain, Cryptocurrency and Distributed Ledger
Technology.
EURAXESS Malta has produced a video that gives a brief overview of the
Maltese science, technology and innovation landscape. Watch the video here.
Maltese Policy, Strategy and Funding opportunities
The Malta Council for Science and Technology (MCST) is the
governmental body responsible for Research and Innovation (R&I),
space, science and technology in Malta. MCST is responsible for the
National R&I Strategy, the National Action Plan and the National
Space Policy.
Being the official contact point for the EU Framework programme for
Research and Innovation (Horizon 2020) and the PRIMA initiative,
MCST is also the managing body of the national funds for research,
namely the FUSION programme and the Space Research Fund.
MCST has a team of National Contact Points ready to assist you in
finding relevant partners, appling for funding or resolving your project
related queries.
MCST regularly publishes calls for proposals under various funding
mechanisms, some of which are highlighted below:
FUSION, a National Funding Programme, is supported through Malta
Government funds and managed by the Malta Council for Science and
Technology. The main objectives of FUSION are: to raise the level and profile of
locally funded research; to ingrain research and innovation at the heart of the
Maltese economy; to spur knowledge-driven and value-added growth and to
sustain improvements in the quality of life.
IPAS+ provides researchers with two options:
• Option A aims to foster mutually beneficial international relationships
between local R&I-performing academic or private entities and foreign
counterparts.
• Option B provides opportunities for Maltese entities intending to submit
a Horizon 2020 (H2020) proposal as the coordinator of a consortium to
engage a service provider (local or foreign) who will be supporting the
applicant through proposal writing and submission.
The Space Research Fund provides financial support for research,
development and innovation in the downstream Satellite Earth Observation
(EO) sector, specifically projects that deal with the processing and exploitation
of data collected through EO satellites.
Valletta (source: shutterstock)
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Malta’s research landscape
The University of Malta (UM) is the highest teaching and research
institution in Malta and was founded in 1769. It is a publicly funded
institution and caters for 11,000 students which include over 1,000
international students from 92 different countries and comprises over
1,000 academics, and approximately 800 technical and
administrative staff. The UM is made up of 14 Faculties and a
number of interdisciplinary Institutes, Centres and Schools. The UM
is actively participating in MSCA projects and proposals.
The Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST) is a
vocational education and training institution. Established in 2001,
MCAST offers 180 full-time and over 300 part-time vocational courses
ranging from certificates to Master degrees.
Malta Enterprise is the country's economic development agency,
tasked with attracting new foreign direct investment as well as facilitating the
growth of existing operations. The agency has developed various R&I
incentives for the promotion and expansion of industry and the development of
innovative enterprises.
The Malta Life Sciences Park (MLSP) provides an international class facility for
life sciences and information technology development. The MLSP is designed
to promote research and development and to spur the growth of the life
sciences sector in Malta, building on the base that the country developed in the
pharmaceutical industry during the last decade.
Based at the University of Malta, TAKEOFF is Malta’s first technology business
incubator. The programme is specifically designed to help innovators and
aspiring entrepreneurs create successful science, technology, engineering,
creative media and knowledge-based startup business – taking them from idea
to investment and, well, to takeoff.
Malta is also home of a number of private companies which main core is
research and development in various sectors.
Upcoming developments:
• Construction of new center of excellence for aircraft maintenance
which will include ground breaking facilities.
• A state-of-the-art laboratory dedicated to medical cannabis
research is being set up in Malta as a result of a memorandum of
understanding between Malta Enterprise and the La Sapienza
University of Rome.
EURAXESS in Malta – ready to support you!
Marsaxlokk (source: shutterstock)
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EURAXESS Malta is hosted by the Malta Council for Science and Technology
and is ready to assist you if you choose Malta as your host country or you would
like to cooperate with Maltese researchers!
PlumTri acts as a platform that facilitates networking and knowledge sharing
amongst stakeholders in the Mediterranean, involved in the spheres of research
and innovation and serves as a ‘one-stop-shop’ for information on relevant
funding opportunities and events in the EuroMed region.
Be part of Malta’s Research and Innovation landscape!
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5 In Case You Missed IT…
The EuroScience Open Forum (ESOF) to take place in Trieste (Italy), 5 – 9
July 2020
ESOF is one of the best opportunities for
everyone from leading scientists, early
careers researchers, business people, policy
makers, science and technology
communicators to the general public to come
together to find out more about how science
is helping us advance today. Find out more
The Asia-Europe Sustainable Connectivity
Scientific Conference (AESCON) to take
place in Singapore, 26 – 28 Februray 2020
AESCON is the first scientific conference on
Asia-Europe sustainable connectivity, bringing together researchers and policy
analysts working in the field of international connectivity, globalization and their
impacts on sustainable development, with a particular focus on AsiaEurope
connections. Find out more
New Website for Horizon Europe – the next EU Funding Programme for
Research and Innovation
The EC’s proposal for Horizon Europe is an
ambitious €100 billion research and innovation
programme to succeed Horizon 2020. Horizon
Europe is being built on three pillars: excellent
science; global challenges and European
industrial competitiveness; and innovative
Europe. Find out more
Stay updated on European Funding Opportunities – Sign Up for the
EURAXESS ASEAN Flashnotes
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emailers on European research funding and
mobility programmes.
To join our mailing list, please send us an
email at [email protected] with the
heading “join Flashnote mailing list”
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6 About us EURAXESS ASEAN is a networking tool for European researchers active in
Southeast Asia and for international researchers wishing to collaborate and/or
pursue a career in Europe. EURAXESS ASEAN provides information about
research in Europe, European research policy, opportunities for research
funding, for EU-ASEAN and international collaboration and for trans-national
mobility. Membership is free.
Visit us at asean.euraxess.org and Join the EURAXESS ASEAN community.
EURAXESS Worldwide networks have thus far been launched in North America
(USA & Canada) Japan, China, India, Korea, ASEAN (currently focusing on
Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam and Indonesia) and Latin America and
the Caribbean States (currently focusing on Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Mexico and
Colombia).